Hawke's Bay
Silt dust causing concern for livestock, pets, and people
Esk Valley residents are concerned about the effect of silt dust on their health and quality of life, as sun and high winds cause dust storms along the valley. Audio
Subdivision rules could be changed to help Cyclone Gabrielle homeowners
People in Hawke's Bay with property deemed too unsafe to live on may soon have a chance to purchase new land close to home.
Body located north of Mohaka River in Hawke's Bay
A body has been located north of the Mohaka River mouth in Hawke's Bay.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council votes to introduce Māori ward
Around 20 people spoke in support of the decision at today's council meeting.
'Kids shouldn't be living in motels': How Hastings cut numbers in emergency housing
At its worst in 2019, two-thirds of the city's motel rooms were being used for emergency accommodation.
Napier man jailed for life over drug-fuelled murder of mum-of-six
Moses Mohi Taua, 49, was sentenced on Tuesday to life imprisonment with no parole for 10 years.
Harvest Hawke's Bay to bring together food, wine and music
Dozens of Hawke's Bay businesses will come together for a wine and food festival on the banks of the Tukituki River, a welcome celebration after the long clean-up following Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle still affecting Napier Port's profits
Napier Port's full year profit has fallen 19 percent as cargo volumes slowed following the February cyclone.
Cyclone-damaged buildings push Napier students off campus
Students of 17 courses at EIT Te Pūkenga will continue to be taught off-campus next year, after the Napier site was badly damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Dozens of charges laid in retail crime crackdown
Hawke's Bay Police have arrested 20 people and laid 100 charges in nine days.
Resolution for owners of flood-damaged homes a step nearer
Owners of flood-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties are inching closer to answers about the fate of their homes.
'Really heartbreaking' - Nūhaka School pupils out of classrooms for second time
A Hawke's Bay school community that lost its classrooms in Cyclone Gabrielle has been flooded again - this time out of its temporary home.
Frustration after yet another downpour in Wairoa
The weather has once again cut off access to parts of Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay, but residents are getting used to it. Audio
Heavy rain in Hawke's Bay causes flooding, road closures
Three houses were evacuated and state highways closed as heavy rain in Hawke's Bay caused flooding. Audio
Couple hand $70,000 found on side of road to police
A bag containing more than $70,000 has been handed in to Hawke's Bay police after it was found on the side of a road.
Police release name of woman who died during IronMāori competition
Aucklander Rachel Louise James, 50, died on 4 November in Napier.
Rare native skink colony discovered by nine-year-old
A rustle in the grass led an observant nine-year-old to discover a rare colony of Hawke's Bay skinks, which were previously thought to have only survived in one fenced area.
Iron Māori death: Competitor dies during swim leg of Napier event
A competitor in the Iron Māori competition in Napier has died on the swim leg this morning.
'Very unsettling': Hastings Mayor mindful of impact of rate rises on elderly tenants
Some Hastings seniors are facing having their rents double from early next year.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail forecast for central Hawke's Bay
Southern Hawke's Bay has been hammered by a severe thunderstorm tonight.